BOJ New Gauge Shows Core Inflation at 2.8% in April, Above Target
Key takeaways
- Japan's core consumer inflation excluding one-off factors, per the Bank of Japan's new gauge, accelerated to 2.8% in April from 2.5% in March, exceeding the 2% target.
- The data bolsters the case for a potential BOJ interest rate hike as soon as June.
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Japan's rising inflation above target may prompt its central bank to raise interest rates soon. This could slow growth and influence investments in stocks and currencies around the world.
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